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ZIP 93105

Pop. 24,437·Santa Barbara County·76th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,229/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$2,264
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 93105 · $4,229
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,900
1 BR
$3,240
2 BR
$3,690
3 BR
$4,810
4 BR+
$5,490
Research median
$3,690/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$50,748/yr
At $4,229/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Barbara County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93105 (Santa Barbara, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 62.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,437
Median income
$138,286
Median age
48.2
Renters
47.2%
Age distribution
15.9%
19.4%
21.4%
14.3%
29.1%
Under 1815.9%
18–3419.4%
35–5421.4%
55–6414.3%
65+29.1%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
71.1%
22%
White71.1%
Black2.6%
Hispanic22%
Asian3.1%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
23.8%
62.6%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma7.8%
Some college23.8%
Bachelor's+62.6%
Housing tenure
52.8%
47.2%
Owner52.8%
Renter47.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93105 in Santa Barbara, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$109,018 → $138,286
up 26.8%
Population
26,382 → 24,437
down 7.4%
Renter share
45.7% → 47.2%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
60.5% → 62.6%
+2.1 pts
Median age
46.3 → 48.2
+1.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $109,018 to $138,286 between 2021 and 2024, a 26.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 93105 in Santa Barbara, CA losing about 1,945 residents over the five-year window, down 7.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 45.7% to 47.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 60.5% to 62.6% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 93105

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93105 covers Santa Barbara, CA. The median rent here is $4,229/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,690/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($138,286/yr), ZIP 93105 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93105?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93105 (Santa Barbara, CA) is $4,229. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93105 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93105's median rent of $4,229/mo is $2,264 (115%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93105 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93105 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #76 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,229/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93105?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $169,000/year (~$81/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,229/mo in ZIP 93105. The local median household income is $138,286/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93105?

Rent in ZIP 93105 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93105 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93105 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,229/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($138,286/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93105 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93105 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.2% of ZIP 93105 households are renters, while 52.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93105 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93105 compare to the rest of Santa Barbara?

ZIP 93105 is pricier than Santa Barbara as a whole. At $4,229/mo, it's $262 above the Santa Barbara citywide median of $3,967/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93105 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93105 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $4,229/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 93105's median household income ($138,286/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93105 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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